photo etch detail sets for meng leopard 2 a4 main battle tank kit 1/35 scale

Technically the only difference is the base mounting. Leopard Workshop 2A4 Barrels (LW017R & LW017M)įor all intents and purposes both the LW017R and LW017M versions of the Leopard 2A4 replacement barrels from the Leopard Workshop are the same. One of the more conspicuous features of the 120mm L/44 is the bore evacuator bulging up in the middle of the barrel and the added thermal sleeve both designed for the regulation of the barrel temperature and extend the life of the barrel. The L/44 would be used in the Leopard 2 MBT’s and later licensed to the US for use in the M1A1 and A2 Abrams tanks. In 1974, Rheinmentall answered to the call for the creation of MBT (Main Battle Tank) gun that could support the needs of the German military and European nations to keep up with the improvements the Soviets were making in armor development.

The 120mm Rh-M-120 L/44 is a smooth-bore tank gun designed by Rheinmentall-De Tec AG, a German based auto parts supplier and European defense contractor. Recently I had the opportunity to review two more barrels on the Leopard Workshop’s list the Leopard 2A4 Barrel Sets, LW017M & LW017R. Most recently, the Leopard Workshop expanded their line of aftermarket accessories by jumping into the barrel replacement playing field with their release of a line of 1/35 scale barrels used on all types of Leopard tanks.

Photo etch detail sets for meng leopard 2 a4 main battle tank kit 1/35 scale